This is the 2655th most frequent Chinese word.
麻
"麻" means "hemp" or "numb."
Used to refer to 'hemp' as a type of material.
麻布是一种简单的织物材料。
Hemp fabric is a simple material.
Refers to the sensation of 'numbness', a common effect of spicy food containing Sichuan pepper.
吃了很多麻辣火锅,我的舌头感觉有点麻木。
After eating a lot of spicy hot pot, my tongue feels a bit numb.
In this sentence, '麻' describes a texture or feeling that is rough or irritating.